You can still get access to the library books that you need!

Do you need a library book? Use the search function to check whether we've got the electronic version of the book in our collection: http://www.library.up.ac.za/index.htm 

If the hard copy is available, follow the following procedure to place the book on hold.

• Visit the Library website at www.library.up.ac.za.
• Scroll to the search bar underneath the image banner.
• Select “Books”.
• Type the title of the book you need by title or author in the search bar and press Enter.
• You can filter results by selecting “Print book” under the Format tab.
• Click on the title of the book you need.
• Ensure that the book's status indicates that it is "Available".
• Scroll and click on the blue “Place hold” button.
• Provide your portal information.
• Submit the request.
• The library will communicate the exact time of the book collection and where you may pick up the book, so remember to check your email for confirmation.
• If you have a campus access permit, the pick-up location of the book will be the library where the book is located.
• If you do not have a campus permit, the pick-up location of the book will be the Roper Street (main) entrance at the University of Pretoria.

Please note: 

• Books from the Study Collection (GV) and reference books (N) may not be placed on hold. Please submit a digitisation request for these resources. 
• For assistance with book digitisation follow the following procedure:
  • undergraduates can contact us at [email protected]
  • postgraduates and UP academic staff members may contact their relevant information specialist for assistance.

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